While inside the business, a lieutenant saw Estiverne attempting to destroy an illegal lottery ticket, according to a complaint affidavit. Estiverne, who is charged with gambling or games of chance, told authorities he had purchased the lottery ticket from Celestin.

The same lieutenant also saw Celestin ripping up illegal lottery tickets, according to the affidavit. Celestin is charged with keeping a gambling house and tampering with evidence.

Paul sold three lottery tickets to an undercover officer and printed out wager receipts, according to the affidavit. She is charged with keeping a gambling house and assisting in a lottery.